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Innovative Biotechnological, Material-Based, and Systemic Solutions for Advanced Water Pollution Control and Purification

Guest Editor:

    • Dr. Maulin P Shah

      • Abstract Submission Deadline : 13/04/2025

      Manuscript Submission Deadline : 10/07/2024

      [This article belongs to Special Issue Innovative Biotechnological, Material-Based, and Systemic Solutions for Advanced Water Pollution Control and Purification under section jowppr, jowppr in (jowppr, jowppr)]

      Special Issue Description

      Water pollution remains one of the most pressing environmental challenges, with adverse effects on human health, ecosystems, and global water security. The need for innovative, scalable, and sustainable solutions is more critical than ever. This special issue explores advances in biotechnological processes, nanotechnology, functionalized materials, and system-level management to address water pollution and purification challenges. Contributions are sought from interdisciplinary research that leverages biotechnology for pollutant degradation, advanced materials for purification, and systemic approaches for monitoring and managing water resources.

      Keywords

      Bioremediation , Nanomaterials , Hybrid Treatment Systems , Cyanotoxin Management , Advanced Membrane Technologies ,Water Recycling and Reuse , Sustainable Water Resources ,Liquid Waste Management ,Adaptive Water Governance , Climate-Resilient Water Infrastructure ,Functionalized Polymers, Circular Water Economy ,AI in Water Quality Monitoring , Environmental Impact Mitigation

      Topics in the Special Issue

       

      1. Biotechnological Innovations in Water Purification
      • Microbial degradation of emerging contaminants, including microplastics, PFAS, and pharmaceuticals.
      • Application of enzymes for breaking down complex pollutants.
      • Genetic engineering and synthetic biology for advanced bioremediation processes.
      • Biofilms and bio-reactors for wastewater treatment.
      2. Advanced Materials for Water Treatment
      • Development and application of adsorbents for removal of organic and inorganic pollutants.
      • Nanomaterials (e.g., graphene oxide, metal-organic frameworks) for filtration and pollutant capture.
      • Bio-based and biodegradable polymers for sustainable purification technologies.
      • Innovations in membrane technologies, including ultrafiltration and forward osmosis.
      3. Hybrid and Multi-Stage Treatment Systems
      • Combining physical, chemical, and biological processes for efficient wastewater treatment.
      • Integration of nanotechnology and microbial methods for industrial effluents.
      • Multi-stage systems for desalination, heavy metal removal, and organic pollutant degradation.
      • Novel sludge-based adsorbents and hybrid sludge processing techniques.
      4. Water Recycling, Reuse, and Resource Recovery
      • Circular water economy: recycling wastewater for industrial and agricultural use.
      • Recovery of valuable resources like phosphates, nitrates, and heavy metals from effluents.
      • Integration of waste-to-energy systems, including biogas generation from liquid waste.
      • Optimization of water recycling systems for urban and rural applications.
      5. Ecosystem Restoration and Management
      • Biotechnological solutions for restoring biodiversity in contaminated aquatic ecosystems.
      • Remediation strategies for harmful algal blooms and cyanotoxins.
      • Monitoring the impact of industrial effluents on marine and freshwater ecosystems.
      • Conservation strategies for interconnected water systems.
      6. Advanced Monitoring and Diagnostic Technologies
      • AI, machine learning, and IoT for real-time water quality monitoring and predictive modeling.
      • Remote sensing and GIS-based systems for tracking large-scale water pollution.
      • Advanced imaging techniques for pollutant detection and ecosystem monitoring.
      • Development of low-cost, portable diagnostic tools for water quality testing.
      7. Sustainable Infrastructure and Water Governance
      • Climate-resilient infrastructure to mitigate the effects of drought and flooding.
      • Stakeholder analysis and adaptive governance models for water management.
      • Urban water systems, including stormwater management and sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS).
      • Environmental impact assessments for large-scale water treatment projects.
      8. Innovations in Liquid Waste Management
      • Treatment of industrial and agricultural wastewater, including oilfield and brine water.
      • Conversion of liquid waste into value-added products (e.g., biofuels, compost).
      • Pyrolysis and anaerobic digestion technologies for waste minimization.
      • Green parameters for evaluating and optimizing waste management processes.
      9. Applications of Emerging Technologies in Water Purification
      • Integration of nanotechnology and biotechnology in developing hybrid purification systems.
      • Smart membranes with antimicrobial and anti-fouling properties.
      • Microfluidic systems for efficient separation of contaminants at a nanoscale.
      • Use of renewable energy sources (e.g., solar desalination) in water treatment plants.

       

      Proposed Timeline for the Special Issue

       

      • April 30, 2025: Submission of the full paper
      • May 30, 2025: Review results sent to authors
      • June 15, 2025: Revised paper submission
      • June 30, 2025: Review results of revised paper sent to authors
      • July 10, 2025: Final version submission
      • July 20, 2025: Review process concluded, and the accepted papers submitted to Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research

      Manuscript Submission information

      Manuscripts should be submitted online by registering and logging in to this link. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed.
      Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent on email address:[email protected] for announcement on this website.

      Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page.

      Participating journals:

      Journal Name

      Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research, Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research

      Abbrivation

      jowppr, jowppr

      ISSN

      2394-7306, 2394-7306

      Since

      2014

      APC

      $100 / INR 2500